-Acousia

Synonyms of -acousia

• deafness
• hearing loss
• auditory impairment

Antonyms of -acousia

• audition
• hearing
• listening

Collocations of -acousia

presbyacousia

Frequency: 70 %

Presbyacousia is the gradual loss of hearing that occurs as people age.

hyperacousia

Frequency: 65 %

People with hyperacousia experience an increased sensitivity to sound.

hypoacousia

Frequency: 60 %

Hypoacousia refers to partial hearing loss.

microacousia

Frequency: 50 %

Microacousia is a rare condition characterized by extremely acute hearing.

Idiomatic Expressions for -acousia

• Phrase: hyperacousia
  Meaning: extreme sensitivity to sounds, where normal noises seem very loud and bothersome
  Usage: The child's hyperacousia made it difficult for him to concentrate in a noisy classroom environment.